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Masdevallia lata

Masdevallia lata

Prolific bloomer

  • Light:☀️
  • Temperature: 🌡️ 🌡️
  • Water: 💦  💦  💦
  • Rest period: no
  • Location: Windowsill/greenhouse
18,00€ - 18,00€
18,00€
18,00€ - 18,00€
18,00€

incl. German VAT plus shipping costs
For cross-border deliveries, the rules of the respective EU country apply.

Delivery time:

DE: 2-3 business days (weather permitting)
EU: 3-5 business days (weather permitting)

This image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual plant may differ in shape and color from the image. Plants are shipped without flowers.

Description

Masdevallia lata

Name: Masdevallia lata Rchb.f.

Synonyms: Alaticaulia lata (Rchb.f.) Luer

Etymology: The genus name Masdevallia honors José Masdevall; lata means “broad” and refers to the broad flower segments.

First described: 1877 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach.

Origin/Distribution: The species is known from Costa Rica and Panama.

Location/Habitat: Unlike many highland Masdevallias, this species originates from warmer forest locations. We cultivate it in warm to intermediate conditions at approximately 18–28 °C, with high humidity, bright filtered light, and good air circulation.

Description and Notes: Masdevallia lata is a compact epiphytic orchid with leathery leaves and upright to ascending inflorescences. We keep the fine, airy substrate evenly moist and avoid both waterlogging and complete drying out.